Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning ex?perience. High school in America is not just a place for studying some sub?jects. It is also an important social centre,where students can develop other in?terests and talents.

  The high school course is divided into four years. School usually starts at about 8:00 am,and ends at about 3:00 pm. There's no class on Saturday. Students have lunch at the school cafeteria (食堂) ,where they can choose from a variety of good things to eat and drink. After lunch they can play sports,talk to friends or simply relax. The lunch break lasts about an hour.

  When the school day ends,some students go home,but many still stay at school for after-school activities. There are many activities to take part in and clubs to join. With the headmaster's agreement,students can start any kind of club that is educational and fun!

  American high school students like to be "popular". This means being a good student,being active in the community and being well-liked by others. Popular students are elected to take part in Student Union. Every year in June there are prizes for the best athletes.

  Most American high school students have a part-time job during the school year and a full-time job during the summer. Parents encourage their children to work because it's part of growing up and becoming responsible and Independent.

  Most high schools have a job list to help students find work. Teenagers are fond of their jobs!

1. According to the passage,American high school students     .

   A. only learn some subjects at school

   B. study subjects and attend social activities

   C. must study and have meals at school

   D. should go home at 3 :00 pm every day

2. Parents encourage their children to work because they want them to     .

   A. become responsible and independent

   B. be active in the community

   C. earn some pocket money by themselves

   D. develop other interests and talents

3. According to Paragraph 4, "a popular student" means     .

   A. a student who is elected chairman in Student Union

   B. a student who is both the best student and the best athlete

   C. a student who is active in the community and well-loved by others

   D. a student who is unwilling to help others but good at studying

4. The best title for this passage is     .

   A. American high school principles

   B. American popular students

   C. High school life in America

   D. School subjects in America

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